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WHAT TO DO | Ghost Funk Orchestra; Isle of 8 Flags Shrimp Festival; Romanza Festivale
An indie R&B/soul concert Downtown, Fernandina Beach’s Shrimp Fest and St. Augustine’s Romanza Festivale are What to do May 2-4,…
8 hours ago
Coyote alert issued in Atlantic Beach after 2 people are bitten
Two separate attacks happened on or near Begonia Street, on the western side of Atlantic Beach.…
10 hours ago
Florida wrestles with banning phones in more schools
Many parents object to the possibility that phones could be banned for the entire school day.…
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10 hours ago
Jailers say inmate had no visible injuries. Photos show otherwise.
A Duval jail inmate claims her face was severely injured when jailers threw her to the ground.…
11 hours ago
Police must stop enforcing immigration law, judge says
A federal judge says Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier wrongly told local police to ignore a freeze on the law.…
12 hours ago
Mockingbird keeps its perch as Florida’s state bird
The mockingbird held off challenges in the Capitol for a fourth consecutive year to unseat it as Florida’s state bird.…
1 day ago
Jimmy Buffett license plate could hit the streets soon
The Margaritaville license plate needs 3,000 preorders to be sold to the public. It’s only 200 short.…
1 day ago
Jacksonville gets help to expand economic opportunities
The city is one of 20 selected for the Southern Cities Economic Initiative, which aims to boost residents’ economic mobility.…
1 day ago
Thieves swipe football gear from Terry Parker High
Thieves stole helmets, cleats, flat-screen TVs and more from Terry Parker High School’s football field house.…
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1 day ago
Senate approves restrictions on ‘intrusive’ boating checks
But chances of the proposal becoming law are in doubt because the House has not acted.…
1 day ago
Prayer case involving Jax school heads to Supreme Court
Cambridge Christian in Tampa was not allowed to broadcast a prayer before a game with University Christian of Jacksonville.…
2 days ago
JAXPORT says it’s too early to judge the effect of tariffs
No shippers have canceled at JaxPort since the Trump administration announced 10% across-the-board tariffs.…
2 days ago
#AskJAXTDY | Why can’t we use public streets at RiversEdge?
A Jacksonville Today reader asks why people can’t use the public roads in the new SouthBank development.…
2 days ago
More Canadians are canceling their trips to Florda
Florida’s tourism industry is suffering as Canadians react to the policies of President Donald Trump.…
2 days ago
Learn about oyster harvesting Tuesday in St. Augustine
FWC is traveling the state to talk about existing regulations and how they might change. …
April 25, 2025
St. Johns superintendent search has four finalists
All four finalists are from Northeast Florida — two from St. Johns County Schools and two from Duval.…
April 25, 2025
Making way for manatees in the St. Johns River
A committee is studying how to protect manatees while supporting recreational and commercial uses of the river.…
April 25, 2025
House passes ‘Pam Rock Act’ regulating dangerous dogs
The bill honors Putnam County postal employee Pam Rock, who was killed by dogs while delivering mail in 2022.…
April 25, 2025
After 15 years in business, Intuition Ale Works is for sale
Founder Ben Davis says the business is strong but he has taken it as far as he can.…
April 25, 2025
Scientists say NOAA cutbacks undermine hurricane forecasts
Hundreds of employees at NOAA have been fired, and the Trump administration wants to cut funding for climate work.…
April 25, 2025
Budget differences will push Legislature into overtime
Lawmakers will not finish a state budget in time to end the legislative session as scheduled next week.…
April 25, 2025
Plans brewing for old Sears building at Orange Park Mall
The store could be demolished and replaced with a new shopping center called Orange Park Plaza.…
April 24, 2025
Jaguars trade up in draft to snag 2-way star Travis Hunter
The Jaguars traded up three spots to select the Heisman Trophy winner with the No. 2 pick in the draft.…
April 24, 2025
UF seeks final agreement on graduate campus by June
The University of Florida’s plan to redevelop nearly 24 acres in LaVilla will head to City Council in May.…
April 24, 2025
House votes to ease financial strain on condo owners
Lawmakers are trying to refine condo-safety laws enacted after the building collapse in Surfside.…
April 24, 2025
Dorothy’s Downtown restaurant aims to open May 1
Dorothy’s Downtown will feature Creole-inspired cuisine in the former Burrito Gallery space at 21 E. Adams St.…
April 24, 2025
DeSantis defends Hope Florida in St. Augustine appearance
Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis touted the program despite questions about its finances.…
April 24, 2025
Jacksonville’s stripper age limit upheld by appeals court
A panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the ordinance does not violate the First Amendment.…
April 23, 2025
Mandarin farmhouse can’t be saved, but parts may survive
Windows and possibly doors and floors might be retrieved from the 145-year-old farmhouse before it is razed.…
April 23, 2025
Historic Scout Hut campaigns for desperately needed repairs
Local leaders are raising money to restore the Scout Hut, which has hosted scout meetings for 87 years.…
April 23, 2025
Peace Memorial Park upgrades proposed under public-private partnership with Weaver family
Contributions to the park revamp have risen with $735,000 from the family of J. Wayne Weaver and Ronald Morris Weaver.…
April 23, 2025
Orange County commits $11M to lure Jaguars for 1 year
County commissioners hope to attract the Jaguars (and other events) while EverBank Stadium is under renovation.…
April 23, 2025
Students fume at City Council over AP program cuts
City Council refused Tuesday to support state funding for education acceleration programs like AP and IB.…
April 23, 2025
Corner Lot considers adding hotel in Riverside
An appplication submitted to JEA refers to a 115-room hotel and 30 restaurant seats near the Corner Lot Tower.…
April 23, 2025
Solar recycling company plans $90M expansion in Green Cove
OnePlanet Solar Recycling, a Jacksonville company, will open its second plant in Green Cove Springs.…
April 23, 2025
Hurricane season is near; Jax Ready Fest will get you ready
Jax Ready Fest offers demonstrations, hands-on learning and interactive exhibits to prepare for any emergency.…
April 22, 2025
JU students protest cuts as financial details emerge
Protests have continued since JU announced it will eliminate music and theater programs and cut 40 faculty jobs.…
April 22, 2025
UF Health reaches agreement with UnitedHealthcare
UF Health announces people with employer-sponsored commercial plans as well as Medicaid are in network under the agreement with UnitedHealthcare.…
April 22, 2025
RESTORE gives women a 2nd chance after prison
The nonprofit has helped more than 100 women transition back into society after prison.…
April 22, 2025
St. Augustine police chief suspended over email use
Police Chief Jennifer Michaux was suspended for one day for discussing official business through a private email account.…
April 22, 2025
Oceanfront restaurant soon to open in Jax Beach
The restaurant, Sizemore’s Coastal Kitchen, will take the space of Salt Jax Beach, which closed last year.…
April 22, 2025
Florida Senate unlikely to vote on lower gun-buying age
Senate Rules Chairwoman Kathleen Passidomo said her committee won’t take up the gun measure.…